Recall of various batches of Garden of Eden Baby Spinach & Mixed Baby Leaf products due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes
Friday, 05 September 2025
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2025.48 |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below. |
| Batch Code | Please see table below. |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland, United Kingdom |
Message:
The below batches of Spinach and Mixed Baby Leaf are being recalled by Garden of Eden due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
| Product name | Pack sizes | Batch codes |
|---|---|---|
| Garden of Eden Baby Spinach | 100g, 200g & 500g | F2776, F2786 |
| Garden of Eden Mixed Baby Leaf | 100g & 500g | 0805B, 0805P, 0805R, 0805Y |
Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers should not use the implicated batches.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
